Population : 124,460,480

Capital : Tokyo

Flag : Solid white with large red dot in the center.

Shop Hours : Most shops are open 8am to 4:30pm Tuesday through Sunday.

Bank Hours : Banks are open weekdays, 9am to 3pm.

Holidays :

  • January 1 - New Year’s Day.
  • January 15 - Coming of Age Day.
  • February 11 - National Foundation Day.
  • March 21 - Vernal Equinox.
  • April 29 - Green Day.
  • May 3 - Constitution Memorial Day.
  • May 5 - Children’s Day.
  • September 15 - Respect for the Aged Day.
  • September 23 - Autumnal Equinox Day.
  • October 10 - Health/Sports Day.
  • November 3 - Culture Day.
  • November 23 - Labor Thanksgiving Day.
  • December 23 - Emperor’s Day.

Time : Japan is 14 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, 11 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time and 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Tipping : Tipping is not recommended, unless for a special service.